How to Find Software for Changing an IP Address

The Internet is a vast collection of digital sources that can be created by anyone in the world. While this provides a lot of variety, it can make it difficult to locate information and resources that are reputable and trusted. When you search for software online, it is important to use sources that you trust to avoid installing malicious programs, such as spyware and viruses. Find software for changing an IP address by searching reputable sites for keywords such as "IP addressing," "IP Config," "Networking tools" and "Network Diagnostics."

Instructions

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Go to CNET's Downloads (download.CNET.com) site. There you can search for software for several operating systems including Windows and Mac OS. On the right of the CNET download homepage is a search field, "Find Software." Enter keywords like "Networking" and "IP Configuration" in the text field and then click the boxes that indicate the operating system the software is intended for and then click "Go." Search results can be sorted using the "Sort By" drop-down box. Options include "Relevance," "Most Popular," "User Rating" and "Editor Rating."

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Use Softpedia (www.softpedia.com) to find software for a variety of platforms. The website home page has several categories of programs to browse using a menu on the left of the page. The primary search field appears at the top edge of the page. Enter your keywords (IP Addressing) here and click "Go" to begin a preliminary search. If the results are not feasible, use the "Program Finder" tool at the top of the left-hand navigation. This tool allows you to narrow your search with options like "License Type," "Rating" and "Pricing."

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Point your web browser to Snap Files (snapfiles.com), which hosts freeware and shareware. There are two ways to search for networking software: via the usage links in the top center of the home page ("Top 100," User Reviews," "Latest Software") and using the search field on the upper right. Snap Files lists each software in its database with a screenshot, a site rating and a user rating. Click on an image to read more details about the software. In the search field, look for IP Address changing software by typing "IP Addressing," "Networking Tools" and "IP Tools".